5 iconic moments from Venkatesh Prasad’s career

Venkatesh Prasad 1999
Venkatesh Prasad bowled an incredible spell of 5-0 against Pakistan in 1999.

#3 5-27, India vs Pakistan, 1999 World Cup

Venkatesh Prasad, 1999
Prasad took 5-27 against Pakistan in the WC Clash in 1999

The India-Pakistan clash at the ‘99 World Cup was like no other; armies from either nation had clashed at Kargil and there was palpable tension between the fans in the stands.

In all this turmoil, India put on 227 runs on the board, with Rahul Dravid top-scoring with 61, and skipper Azharuddin assisting him with 59.

Saeed Anwar began the chase in style, hitting six fours to gain some momentum after Srinath had given India two breakthroughs within the first ten overs.

Srinath might have caused the initial flutters, but Venkatesh Prasad stole the show, finishing with figures of 5-27, including the wicket of Anwar, and beating the life out of the chase.

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